Well one of the benefits for Cabrera in the 2 hole is he gets lots of contact which is ok since Reyes has the speed to still advance on an out if it is put in play rather then what we did this year and that's strike out.

Well one of the benefits for Cabrera in the 2 hole is he gets lots of contact which is ok since Reyes has the speed to still advance on an out if it is put in play rather then what we did this year and that's strike out.

Rasmus hit his best in the #2 slot last season. Spring Training will be to see who hits there I guess

Rasmus hit his best in the #2 slot last season. Spring Training will be to see who hits there I guess

Well if the difference is Rasmus hitting .240 in the #2 hole vs hitting .220 anywhere else I would rather have Cabrera there hitting close to .300. Rasmus' production doesn't matter if the top of the order is getting on base for the core of the lineup.

Well if the difference is Rasmus hitting .240 in the #2 hole vs hitting .220 anywhere else I would rather have Cabrera there hitting close to .300. Rasmus' production doesn't matter if the top of the order is getting on base for the core of the lineup.

It's whatever helps the team. If Rasmus hit's .280 (because he's not having a bad season) in the 2 slot, compared to a lower number at the bottom of the order, Cabrera can hit .300 in the 5 slot as well.

Well one of the benefits for Cabrera in the 2 hole is he gets lots of contact which is ok since Reyes has the speed to still advance on an out if it is put in play rather then what we did this year and that's strike out.

Agreed. The only benefit I see from alot of Walks from the #2 spot is that it gets the pitcher slightly deeper into the pitchcount earlier, but other than that I'd still rather have a better hitter there. A hit is more demoralizing to the opposition than a walk, and it opens up a stronger chance for a 1st-to-3rd opportunity for Reyes (assuming he's already on). I'm not too worried about a GIDP scenario given Reyes baserunning ability.

To be fair, he was an interim coach in 98 and he quit from Washington because they wouldn't talk money.

I'm a little nervous about a coach who coached in the big leagues when we were competitive (given our reliance on statistics as a team).

Bjindaho... want to clarify what you mean by that? I think that Riggleman has likely adapted his style since then. A couple of coincidental examples are Buck Showalter and Davey Johnson (managers of the year ) Both managed back when we were still on top.

And its not about "chances" with coaches (what that other poster said). Coaches get fired and often it doesn't have to do with their skill as a manager. Sometimes a fresh face is needed etc.

Riggleman fits perfect with our #JERKBALL or #SWAGGERBALL theme. Oh you don't want to extend me? See ya later Nats.

Bjindaho... want to clarify what you mean by that? I think that Riggleman has likely adapted his style since then. A couple of coincidental examples are Buck Showalter and Davey Johnson (managers of the year ) Both managed back when we were still on top.

And its not about "chances" with coaches (what that other poster said). Coaches get fired and often it doesn't have to do with their skill as a manager. Sometimes a fresh face is needed etc.

Riggleman fits perfect with our #JERKBALL or #SWAGGERBALL theme. Oh you don't want to extend me? See ya later Nats.

A younger manager is more likely to follow some of the stats that are relevant to what the team does (positioning, splits).

I think we have more pressure to find the right manager now... personally, he's not my first choice, but I think it will be Manny Acta. It just makes too much sense.

Also, people say he has a bad winning % (which he does) but if I remember correctly he had bad teams.

Also, the fact that he has coaached the most games with the lowest win %, is like the Cujo has (well had) the most losses by a goalie.... there is a reason he played all those games (not really explained well, but you guys get my drift)